Storage; Maintenance - Ariens PB936 Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
SHORT TERM
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-
pressure water or store unit outdoors.
Run unit a few minutes after each use to free
unit of any debris.
Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage
or damage.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly
tightened and know unit is in safe working
condition.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep
your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should
engine service be required, contact an Ariens
dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's
service center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
SERVICE POSITION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip unit up onto brush.
Remove the brush if maintenance requires
tipping the unit forward. Ensure unit is secure
and will not tip over. Strap or clamp unit onto
bench if required.
To access components in the unit frame:
1. Shut off engine and allow unit to cool
completely. Place unit on a flat level
surface.
2. Remove belt cover (Figure 7).
3. Remove the rear cap screws from the
bottom cover. Loosen the bottom cap
screws and remove the bottom cover
before separating unit.
4. Loosen cap screws and carefully rotate
belt fingers away from belt and sheave
(Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Use care when rotating the belt
fingers. DO NOT bend belt fingers out of
shape.
5. Remove attachment drive belt from
engine sheave (it may be necessary to
turn engine sheave using recoil starter
handle).

STORAGE

Close fuel shut-off valve.
Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.
LONG TERM
Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low
pressure water and lubricate (see
Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted
surfaces.
Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks
under frame or axle.
When storing unit for extended periods of
time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor
(run dry). Refer to Engine Manual.

MAINTENANCE

6. Support unit frame and brush
7. Remove cap screws securing attachment
8. Remove attachment belt from attachment
9. Separate frame from brush.
6
1.Belt Cover
2.Rear Cap Screws
3.Bottom Cover
4.Bottom Cap
Screws
GB - 15
CAUTION: Always support unit
frame and brush attachment when
loosening the cap screws holding
them together.
attachment.
to unit frame (one on each side). Tip
attachment and frame apart on pivot rod.
pulley.
1
7
5
4
Figure 7
2
3
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5.Pivot Rod
6.Brush Frame
Adapter
7.Brush Mounting
Cap Screw